Work Life Balance and Why it Matters This month, we’re focusing on the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. If you’re not sure what work life balance is, let’s start by defining that phrase. The phrase “work life balance” is simply the act...
In our last blog post , we talked about how to define burnout, as well as signs that you’re experiencing it. But now what? What do you do once you’ve identified that it’s burnout that you’re dealing with? What steps can you take to alleviate...
What is Burnout and How to Recognize it Webster’s Dictionary defines burnout as: exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration. In his original 1974 article, Herbert Freudenberger, who coined the term burnout, described the state...
It’s that time of year again. A time for friends and family. A time for shopping and get togethers. A time for adding a million extra things to our already overloaded plates, all in the spirit of the holidays, which we may or may not...
How can I prepare for the clinical testing and assessment? At Wellness Psychological Services, we strive to make the Psychoeducational Evaluation experience as peaceful and enjoyable as possible. Broadly speaking , you can expect a 60-minute clinical interview, 1 to 4 hours of in-person testing,...
The Benefits of Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT & it’s Common Uses As we explore the benefits of DBT , we wanted to go over some of the disorders it’s commonly used to treat. If you struggle with one of the following, DBT may be a...
Welcome! Thank you for stopping by to read about dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) . We are passionate about DBT and are excited for the chance to share information from a DBT therapist with you today. DBT is an evidence-based practice. It focuses treatment on the...
By: Dr. Elizabeth Justine Devlin Family therapy is often utilized as a therapeutic approach to a diverse array of presenting concerns amongst family members including family conflict, communication difficulties, conflict amongst siblings, and therapy after a trauma to the family such as divorce, infidelity, or...
By Dr. Jonathan Huffman Hello and thank you for stopping by to learn more about parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) . We are glad you are here! PCIT in St. Pete, FL is an evidence-based therapy. It is used for social, emotional, and behavioral problems in...
When our kids are toddlers, we worry about how tablet and tv time might affect their development. We might limit exposure with screens, or set timers for most activities. As they get older and start school, we might direct them toward more learning based games...